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Thursday, May 7, 2020

EMERGENCY GRANTS

CARES Act emergency funding is now available for UO students eligible to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grants will be distributed to students experiencing hardship due to the coronovirus pandemic. Students can request CARES Act funds by completing an online emergency aid application. Requests will be reviewed over the next two weeks.

ACADEMICS AND CLASSES

Week six wrap-up checklist:

Update your clendar with upcoming dates deadlines from the Office of the Registrar Academic Schedules.
Review class topics to begin preparing for midterms and final exams.
Register for summer classes. Check you registration time in Duckweb.
Find academic support, accessibility support, study help, and tutoring services offered through the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.
Apply for Spring 2020 undergraduate degrees in Duckweb by May 10.

Week seven preparation checklist:

Continue of take care of yourself by using strategies to balance stress and other aspects of life as a college student with the Duck Nest.
Schedule time to visit your instructor's vitual office hours.
Check back on the Remote Resources for Students and Going Remote webpages for updated resources and information for remotre learning.
Regularly check the university's UO COVID-19 FAQ webpage for updates and information.

NOTEWORTHY

The UO Libraries and OPA Undergraduate Poetry Prize will award two students $500 for high-quality works of poetry. Application deadline is May 22.
The UO Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards will award students who demonstrate high-quality academic work and research skills up to $1,500. Application deadline is May 29.
The Accessible Education Center is working to improve access and engagement in remote learning with a spring workshop series.
Check out pandemic entertainment suggestions from UO professors.
Tune in to the new Duck Trails mental health and wellness podcast from the University Counseling Center. Topics include what to expect when calling a crisis line and tips for better sleep.

VIRTUAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Create a fun woodworking project at home with the Craft Center's Garage Woodworking workshop Friday, May 8, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Registration required.
Join the Global Cafe with K.Aire to meet the stars and talk about what it means to be bold Friday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Register in Handshake to practice your interview skills with an actual employer. Deadline is Monday, May 11.
Learn basic monoprinting techniques with the Craft Center's Monoprinting at Home workshop Monday, May 11, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Registration required.
The Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence and the Black Cultural Center are hosting weekly community conversations on Black experiences, Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Watch and learn ceramic handbuilding techniques with the Craft Center's Handbuilt Pottery workshop Tuesday, May 12, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Registration required.
Discuss Social Justice During Social Distancing with graduate theater group "Rehearsals for LIfe" to learn about different perspectives and experiences Tuesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

FUN FACT

In 1981, UO biologist George Streisinger was the first person to clone a vertebrate, the zebra fish.

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PIC OF THE WEEK

Photo By: @uocraftcenter
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